As difficult as it is, turnover is not always bad.  It can be an opportunity to revise an outdated position or to hire someone new with fresh ideas.  To decrease the panic and pain associated with the resignation of a key employee, follow these advance planning tips.

• Transfer the knowledge.
• Cross-train employees.
• Document important procedures.
• Hire a support person to learn key aspects of the role.

Turnover happens.  The key is to be…

“If you’re not concerned that the toughest employees to replace are the most likely to bail on you; you should be.”  ~ Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBizMedia

In recent months, I have had several speaking engagements on the subject of turnover with hundreds of business owners in…